Football EPL EPL Emery is Arsenal's best signing, says Pires It has been a busy transfer window for Arsenal, but Robert Pires suggested new boss Unai Emery could be its most important capture. Adam Samuel 18 July, 2018 08:15 IST Unai Emery and Arsene Wenger embrace before a Champions League game - Getty Images Adam Samuel 18 July, 2018 08:15 IST Arsenal legend Robert Pires believes new manager Unai Emery is the best signing the club have made in the close-season.Emery arrived at Emirates Stadium in May as the replacement for Arsene Wenger after the Frenchman's 22-year spell at the helm came to an end.He has brought in five new players, with Uruguay international Lucas Torreira and 19-year-old Matteo Guendouzi joining last week, following the arrivals of Bernd Leno, Sokratis Papastathopoulos and Stephan Lichsteiner.READ: No Chelsea agreement for Golovin, claims CSKA presidentHowever, Pires told Sky Sports: "The best signing for me is Unai Emery, the manager. Of course, I believe in the players, and especially the new players.""But, for Emery, it's very important to start very well. He knows he's at a big club, and has a lot of pressure, but I think he has a big character and spirit.""He won in Spain. He won in France. He has a lot of experience and I hope for him and Arsenal that he is successful with the club."Emery's Arsenal begins the new Premier League season with a trial by fire, facing defending Champion Manchester City on August 12, followed by a trip to London rival Chelsea on August 18. Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address. Dugout videos